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Martin Potter

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Councillor for Rainham North

Portfolio Holder for Education and Schools

Contact: mpotter.rainham@gmail.com or 01634 566475

A lifelong Rainham resident, Martin was first elected to represent his home ward of Rainham North in 2015. He has a degree in Information Technology and he is a secondary school teacher by profession. Martin joined the Council’s Cabinet as the Education Lead in 2016 and he has worked with schools and education partners to raise standards for children in Medway. Martin is also a director of Medway’s Music Hub, an organisation that provides musical opportunities to children across Medway.

Martin has worked hard on all variety of issues pursuing the very best for Rainham, including making passionate representations in support of protecting our rural areas and preserving Rainham’s character. Outside of Council pursuits, Martin once abseiled Medway’s tallest building and he enjoys swimming, a bit of running and regular walks in Riverside Country Park. If you need help or support you can always contact Martin or visit him at his monthly surgery.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MartinMPotter

News

Response to Labour's Councillor Vince Maple

Wednesday, 4 November, 2020

Dear Vince,

 

Thank you for the attached letter to Martin and I, and I am replying on behalf of us both.

 

Medway Conservatives Disgusted by Labour’s Failure to Support Children’s Education

Thursday, 14 May, 2020

Medway Conservatives were bitterly disappointed by unconstructive comments from the Labour Group, relating to a reluctance to allow our children and young people to regain some much needed semblance of normality as soon as is safe to do so.

Some of the planting that took place

Rainham Bloomers - Working Together in the Community

Thursday, 30 May, 2019

This weekend Councillors Jan Aldous, Rainham Central, and Martin Potter, Rainham North, were delighted with the excellent turnout at Riverside School Rainham by members of the community getting involved with the Rainham Bloomers project.

Conservative Councillors Appalled by School Protest During Exam Time

Wednesday, 15 May, 2019

Yesterday, members of the GMB Southern Union protested at the gates of Strood Academy.

An Open Letter to Cllr Vince Maple from Cllr Martin Potter

Wednesday, 1 May, 2019
Martin and Kirstine were delighted to join the boys of the u12 team for their training session along with coach, Andy Driver.

Funds to Support Youth Football in Rainham North

Tuesday, 30 April, 2019

Councillor Martin Potter and fellow candidate for Rainham North, Kirstine Carr, are delighted to be supporting the youth football teams of Rainham Kenilworth FC who are based at Cozenton Park in Rainham.

Councillors Barry Kemp, Jan Aldous, Gary Etheridge, Wendy Purdy, John Williams and David Wildey all lending a hand at the WI tent

Sun Shines on Excellent English Festival!

Tuesday, 23 April, 2019

English Festival

An amazing day was had by all who attended this Saturday's English Festival, held at Riverside Country Park. The turnout was huge (perhaps the best ever!) and the activities, stalls and entertainment were made all the better by the spring sunshine.

Councillors Potter and Iles At the Holocaust Memorial Service

Councillors Potter and Iles Attend Holocaust Memorial Service

Monday, 28 January, 2019

Councillors Martin Potter, Rainham North, and Steve Iles, Strood North and Mayor of Medway, were humbled to attend this year's Holocaust Memorial Day Service at Cliffe Woods Primary School. 

Councillor Potter said:

Councillor Carr

Councillor David Carr

Monday, 21 January, 2019

Medway Conservatives are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of David Carr – Councillor, colleague and dear friend to us all.

Cllr Potter at the UTC opening

Cllr Martin Potter attends Grand Opening of Waterfront UTC

Saturday, 8 December, 2018

The new Waterfront UTC was officially opened on Thursday 6th December (2018) by former education secretary and UTC pioneer, Lord Baker of Dorking.

The UTC is part of the Howard School Trust and has made remarkable progress under the leadership of Principal, Paul Cottam.

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